[PR] Metro to further reduce service hours starting Monday: Rail to close at 9 p.m. nightly, Bus service ends at 11 p.m.

Metro’s Pandemic Task Force will further reduce rail and bus hours, starting Monday, April 6, 2020.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 4, 2020WMATA, COVID-19, PRESS RELEASEComment

WMATA announces 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Contractors and members of the general public are not included in Metro's public reporting of COVID-19 cases.

ALERTThe Advoc8teApril 3, 2020WMATAComment

[PR] Metrorail Station Closures & Service Status for March 23rd thru May 1st

Metro will use the same service plan as last week, which provides connectivity throughout the region for essential trips, but with sharply reduced train and bus frequencies.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 1, 2020WMATA, COVID-19, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Metro takes additional steps, coordinates with public health authorities on COVID-19

Sharply reduced Metro service for essential travel only; trains, buses will operate on the same schedule as last week.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 30, 2020WMATA, COVID-19Comment

WMTA reports 7 confirmed COVID-19 cases among staff

Metro is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding COVID-19 and the following guidance from public health authorities.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 30, 2020WMATA, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Weekend: Metro service limited to 26 bus routes, reduced rail service; expect wait times of 30 minutes; customers urged to travel only if essential

Metro has closed 19 of the system’s 91 rail stations until further notice.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2020WMATA, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Metro takes additional steps, coordinates with public health authorities on COVID-19

Metro to close additional 17 stations and selected entrances amid low-ridership, need to conserve critical cleaning supplies during COVID-19 response.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 25, 2020WMATA, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Metrobus implements rear-door boarding systemwide, starting Tuesday

Because farebox equipment is located at the front of the bus, Metro is waiving fare payment for Metrobus customers during this time.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 25, 2020WMATA, PRESS RELEASEComment

WMATA confirms three cases of COVID-19

Contractors and members of the general public are not included in Metro's public reporting of COVID-19 cases.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 24, 2020WMATA, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Metro makes additional reductions this weekend due to workforce availability challenges; trains every 30 minutes, supplemental bus trips cancelled

Trains will now operate every 30 minutes on all lines.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 21, 2020WMATA, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Metro service levels and hours further reduced to support essential trips only, starting Wednesday

Rail system will close at 11PM daily until further notice… Buses may bypass stops if the vehicle is too full…. Public urged to use Metro for essential trips only… Do not visit Cherry Blossoms.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 18, 2020WMATA, PRESS RELEASE, COVID-19Comment